Startforth
Built-up area in County Durham, England
| Coordinates: | 54.54, -1.928 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 04 16 |
| Dialling code: | 01833 (Barnard Castle) |
Startforth is a small village on the south bank of the River Tees in County Durham, England, lying just downstream from Barnard Castle. It occupies the edge of Teesdale, with riverside views and accessible walking and fishing, and the landscape of limestone scars and pastures gives the place a distinctly rural, scenic character.
Historically the village was in the North Riding of Yorkshire until the 1974 local government reorganisation, so there’s still a felt borderland identity. The local economy is largely agricultural with some residents commuting to nearby towns, while the village’s old bridge, proximity to Barnard Castle and the appeal of Teesdale bring occasional visitors and a quietly active community life.
Postcode districts covering Startforth
Most populated places nearby
- Darlington 15 miles
- Stockton-on-Tees 24.3 miles
- Durham 22.1 miles
- Consett 22 miles
- Bishop Auckland 12.5 miles
- Newton Aycliffe 14.9 miles
- Stanley 24.4 miles
- Yarm 23.4 miles
- Spennymoor 17.3 miles
- Northallerton 24.1 miles
- Catterick Garrison 14.6 miles
- Annfield Plain 23.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Barnard Castle Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Egglestone Abbey Parish 1 mile
- Boldron Parish 1.7 miles
- Westwick Parish 1.7 miles
- Rokeby Parish 2 miles
- Marwood Parish 2.2 miles
- Brignall Parish 2.2 miles
- Lartington Parish 2.3 miles
- Scargill Parish 3 miles
- Streatlam and Stainton Parish 3 miles
- Cotherstone Built-up area 3.1 miles
- Whorlton Parish 3.6 miles
Example postcodes in Startforth
DL12 9BZ, DL12 9AF, DL12 9DY, DL12 9BB, DL12 9AQ, DL12 9AL, DL12 9AD, DL12 9BY, DL12 9AX … See all
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 20.1 miles
- Newcastle International Airport 35.6 miles
- Bishop Auckland Railway Station 12.9 miles
- Frosterley Rail Station 13 miles
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Local points of interest
- Eggleston Abbey Archaeological site 0.9 miles
- Streatlam Castle Estate 3.1 miles
- Raby Castle Archaeological site 6.1 miles
- Stanwick Hall Estate 9.3 miles
- Lune Forest Forest 13.2 miles
- Catterick Racecourse Recreation 15.4 miles
- Windlestone Country house 15.4 miles
- Old Park Country house 15.6 miles
- The Darlington Arena Stadium 15.9 miles
- Fors Abbey Historic site 17.2 miles
- Sedgefield racecourse Recreation 19.9 miles